Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Explore the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the significance of sacred art in our spiritual journeys. Join Angela Sealana and Debra Garza as they discuss the practice of Visio Divina, a unique way to deepen your relationship with God through visual prayer. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on how Mary's "yes" to God can inspire you in your daily life.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover Visio Divina, a way to pray with Scripture & sacred art
• Be encouraged by the Blessed Virgin Mary's role in God's plan
• Combine these lessons in a guided meditation on sacred art

Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "Be it done unto me according to your word." - Blessed Virgin Mary (Luke 1:38)

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Join Jason Nuñez and his guest, Dr. Leonora Butau, as they discuss how embracing silence can transform our spiritual lives. Learn practical ways to incorporate moments of stillness into your day and discover the joy that comes from living with intention.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover the quiet strength of St. Joseph
• Unpack the ancient Christian reminder, Memento Mori
• Be encouraged to cultivate silence in practical ways

Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "Profoundness of the heart grows with silence, a silence that is not mutism… but that leaves space for wisdom, reflection and the Holy Spirit. We are afraid of moments of silence. Let us not be afraid! It will do us good." - Pope Francis

Image of St. Joseph, by Lawrence OP, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Join Mary Jane Fox and her guest, Licensed Professional Counselor Lynnanne Eurton, as they discuss the emotional signs of grief and how faith can guide us through. Discover that grieving is a journey, not a destination.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how grieving is defined
• Understand what occurs within a person during the grieving process
• Discover how faith and hope can guide the grieving process

Continue Your Journey: Visit the official webpage for this episode and find helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "It is a loving act to show sadness when our dear ones are torn from us, but it is a holy act to be joyful through hope and trust in the promises of God." - St. Paulinus of Nola

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What does it really mean to pray for someone who is suffering or nearing the end of life? The Church reminds us that prayer is never powerless.

Role models of faith, like St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila, also emphasized the dignity of those who suffer and the value of powerful accompaniment, which St. Louis Guanella referred to as a "great crusade of prayer."

In this journey:

• Explore this powerful practice with the Pastoral Director of the Pious Union of St. Joseph
• Learn why and how our prayers can truly make a difference for the suffering and the dying

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Jewel for the Journey: "Pray as much as you can for the dying." - St. Faustina Kowalska

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Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they share moving stories from their seven‑year door‑to‑door ministry that sparked lifelong evangelization work. Discover how listening and being present can change lives.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover how this ministry began
• Hear impactful stories from this ministry
• Be inspired and reminded of the impact we can have in our communities

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Jewel for the Journey: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, (then) I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me." (Revelation 3:20)

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Is giving up chocolate really enough for Lent, or is God inviting us into something deeper? Jason Nunez and Mary Jane Fox explore the significance of Lent, discussing how fasting and sacrifice can deepen a relationship with Christ.

In this episode, you will:

• Explore how Lent can lead us to have stronger hope
• Hear personal Lenten experiences that shaped your faith
• Discover practical tips to live a more meaningful Lent

Continue Your Journey: Visit the official webpage for this episode and find helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "Lent is a time of truth. Christians, called by the Church to prayer, penance, fasting and self-sacrifice, place themselves before God and recognize themselves; they rediscover themselves." - St. Pope John Paul II

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Join Mary Jane Fox as she explores the miraculous story of Lourdes, France, where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous. Discover how these apparitions have inspired hope and healing for millions.

In this episode, you will:

• Come to know St. Bernadette's story, marked by poverty, chronic illness, and her entrance into the Sisters of Charity
• Unpack the significance of Lourdes water as a sign of spiritual purification rather than a magical cure
• Hear testimonies of hope and healing, including personal and biblical examples reinforcing faith in God's compassion

Continue Your Journey: Visit the official webpage for this episode.

Jewel for the Journey: "The more I contemplate God, the more God looks on me. The more I pray to Him, the more He thinks of me, too." St. Bernadette

Join us for the historic Mother of Hope Marian Conference on July 24-25, 2026, at the Boeing Center in San Antonio, TX. This is the first Marian Conference in 25 years!

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Join Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez on a spiritual journey to St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans! Explore its history, art, and the inspiring life of St. Louis, King of France.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn the rich history of the cathedral, its art, and architecture.
• Discover stories from the life of its patron, Saint Louis, King of France.
• Hear personal experiences that will bring this place of pilgrimage alive and inspire your daily journey of hope.

Continue Your Journey: Helpful resources and photos of this week's journey.

Jewel for the Journey: "If our Lord send you any adversity, whether illness or other thing, you should receive it in good patience and be thankful for it, for you ought to believe that He will cause everything to turn out for your good." - St. Louis

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Have you ever wanted to learn more about the saints? On this week's journey, we explore how Socials with the Saints brings hope and inspiration to our community.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover what exactly Socials with the Saints is, and its unique journey over the years at Pilgrim Center of Hope
• Be encouraged to dive deeper into the lives of the saints
• Hear how the saints can positively impact our lives

Plus, hear exciting news about Socials with the Saints expanding in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area

Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "The memory of the Saints leads us to raise our eyes to Heaven: not to forget the realities of the earth, but to face them with greater courage, with more hope." - Pope Francis

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Ready for a spiritual adventure with Mary Jane Fox and Angela Sealana? Explore the Emerald Isle of Ireland, its rich history of Irish saints, the miraculous Marian apparition at Knock Shrine, and find hope along the way.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn about some lesser-known role models of faith from Ireland
• Special places of pilgrimage in Ireland
• How the Irish spiritual heritage can teach all people about having hope

Continue Your Journey: Visit the official webpage for this episode and access helpful resources.

Jewel for the Journey: "Be always beginning. Let the past go. The saints were always beginning. That is how they became saints." - Blessed John Sullivan, SJ

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